Total enrollment
4,854
-795 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Miami County
Indiana · Public K-12
Miami County's 10 public schools sit inside Indiana and collectively enroll about 4,854 K-12 students across 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Miami County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
4,854
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,139
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.3%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
6
2,716 students
Middle
1
407 students
High
3
1,731 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Maconaquah School Corp
1,883 students · 4 districts in Miami County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Miami County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Miami County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- North Miami Elementary School· 39.9%
- Blair Pointe Upper Elementary· 37.5%
- Maconaquah Middle School· 32.6%
- Peru Jr/Sr High School· 31.4%
- Maconaquah Elementary School· 28.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North Miami Middle/High School· 18.1%
- Maconaquah Elementary School· 28.2%
- Peru Jr/Sr High School· 31.4%
- Maconaquah Middle School· 32.6%
- Blair Pointe Upper Elementary· 37.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Jr/Sr High School | Peru | High | 07-12 | 814 | · |
| Blair Pointe Upper Elementary | Peru | Elementary | 03-06 | 574 | · |
| Maconaquah Elementary School | Bunker Hill | Elementary | 02-05 | 563 | · |
| Maconaquah High School | Bunker Hill | High | 09-12 | 550 | · |
| North Miami Elementary School | Denver | Elementary | PK-06 | 451 | · |
| Elmwood Primary Learning Center | Peru | Elementary | PK-02 | 442 | · |
| Maconaquah Middle School | Bunker Hill | Middle | 06-08 | 407 | · |
| North Miami Middle/High School | Denver | High | 07-12 | 367 | · |
| Pipe Creek Elementary School | Peru | Elementary | PK-01 | 363 | · |
| Converse Elementary School | Converse | Elementary | PK-02 | 323 | · |
Cities in Miami County
About Miami County
Miami County is a low-population Indiana county of about 35,712 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 4,854 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,139, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% lower than the Indiana median.
In terms of grade levels, Miami County covers 6 elementary schools (2,716 students), 1 middle school (407), and 3 high schools (1,731).
Maconaquah School Corp is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,883 students across Miami County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 14%: 5,649 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,854 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 11 to 10 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 87% to 84%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Miami County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data